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Tartar sauce vs. Alfredo sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tartar sauce and alfredo sauce different?

  • Tartar sauce is higher in vitamin K; however, alfredo sauce is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for alfredo sauce is 84% higher.
  • Tartar sauce contains 8 times more vitamin K than alfredo sauce. While tartar sauce contains 50.4µg of vitamin K, alfredo sauce contains only 6.2µg.
  • Tartar sauce has less sodium.

Sauce, tartar, ready-to-serve and Sauce, alfredo mix, dry are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 7.8% 6% 9.4% 7.7% 3.3% 7.3% 87% 14% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 140% 22% 35% 21% 41% 178% 338% 7.3% 51%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1696.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +273.5%
Contains more IronIron +276%
Contains more CopperCopper +178.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1141.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2341.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +933.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 3.7% 34% 0% 4% 6.7% 1.7% 4.4% 10% 2.5% 126% 3.8% 4.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 18% 37% 0% 39% 12% 39% 63% 31% 48% 16% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +712.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1330.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1800%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.84mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 13% 67% 2%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 16.7 g
Carbs: 13.3 g
Water: 67 g
Other: 2 g
15% 36% 37% 2% 10%
Protein: 15.32 g
Fats: 36.35 g
Carbs: 36.52 g
Water: 2.05 g
Other: 9.76 g
Contains more WaterWater +3168.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1432%
Contains more FatsFats +117.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +174.6%
Contains more OtherOther +388%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.333 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.605 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.044 g
37% 39% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.61 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +279.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~8.61g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tartar sauce Alfredo sauce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tartar sauce Alfredo sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 667mg 2590mg 84%
Phosphorus 17mg 415mg 57%
Saturated fat 3.333g 13.18g 45%
Calcium 26mg 467mg 44%
Vitamin K 50.4µg 6.2µg 37%
Fats 16.7g 36.35g 30%
Protein 1g 15.32g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 3.605g 13.669g 25%
Vitamin B5 0.073mg 1.044mg 19%
Calories 211kcal 535kcal 16%
Cholesterol 7mg 56mg 16%
Selenium 0.9µg 9.3µg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.38µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.156mg 12%
Zinc 0.12mg 1.49mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 2.07mg 12%
Iron 0.25mg 0.94mg 9%
Carbs 13.3g 36.52g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.134mg 7%
Fiber 0.5g 2g 6%
Magnesium 6mg 32mg 6%
Potassium 68mg 254mg 5%
Vitamin A 11µg 54µg 5%
Copper 0.023mg 0.064mg 5%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.044g 8.61g 3%
Manganese 0.107mg 0.056mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.054mg 2%
Vitamin E 1.68mg 1.84mg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Net carbs 12.8g 34.52g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.25g 5.4g N/A
Folate 5µg 4µg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.011g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tartar sauce Alfredo sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Tartar sauce
23%
Alfredo sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Tartar sauce
86%
Alfredo sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tartar sauce
Tartar sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tartar sauce
Tartar sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tartar sauce
Tartar sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1923mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tartar sauce
Tartar sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.847g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tartar sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171826/nutrients
  2. Alfredo sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171603/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.